A reprint of distinguished botanist Earl L. CoresSpring Wildflowers of West Virginiais now available from the West Virginia University Press.

This third edition references nearly 250 species of West Virginia native wild flowers and is complete with detailed line drawings by William A. Lunk.

Initially published over 50 years ago, this comprehensive text includes both scientific and common names of a species, descriptions, uses and habitats throughout West Virginia. In addition, there is an index suitable for rapid classification of a species.

The information presented in the book is not exclusively for the scientifically minded. The text is user-friendly and can be utilized by any reader as a quick reference during nature walks or various other wildflower identification endeavors.

Earl L. Core received both his bachelors and masters degrees from WVU before earning his doctorate from Columbia. A distinguished botanist and WVU professor, WVU s Core Arboretum bears his name.

To order a copy of the book, contact the Press, 304-293-8400, or visit the Web atwww.wvupress.com